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The quiet giant shaping BC: from transit infrastructure to urban high-rises, Ventana blends strategic growth with relationship-driven execution—and the results speak for themselves.
For nearly four decades, Ventana Construction has been shaping the landscape of British Columbia. With its headquarters in Burnaby, Ventana has earned its place as one of the province’s largest contractors and builders. Yet, for its size and sophistication, Ventana remains deeply personal in its approach—and proudly Canadian.
Being 100% Canadian owned and operated provides a competitive advantage by underscoring trust, reliability and a deep commitment to local communities. This has fostered stronger relationships, as clients feel they are engaging with an organization that upholds their shared values. Furthermore, full local ownership implies a thorough understanding of British Columbia’s unique regulatory, environmental and cultural landscape. This expertise allows the company to navigate regional challenges ensuring compliance, forward-thinking solutions and superior project execution. Beyond these tangible benefits, embracing its Canadian identity reinforces a culture of resilience and innovation—a practical advantage that clients find reassuring in every project Ventana delivers.
A commitment to diversity in the projects built and the people who build them has been central to Ventana’s continued growth. The firm employs more than 300 professionals and commands an annual project volume of $700 million. Its expansive portfolio—ranging from industrial sites to office complexes, retail spaces to institutional facilities, schools to research labs, recreation centres to civic buildings, transit systems to airports, and wood-framed non-market housing to concrete high-rise towers—reflects the company’s evolution into a full-service contractor with both depth and range.
With 20-25 active projects at any given time, several current projects underscore Ventana’s solid reputation, expanding capabilities and growth in markets outside of Metro Vancouver.
In Burnaby, work is underway on the new Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre. This significant community hub further anchors Ventana’s expertise in the sports and recreation sector, reinforcing its track record of delivering high-impact public infrastructure projects.
The successful completion of the Gordon B. Shrum Building at the University of British Columbia, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering building, reflects Ventana’s proficiency in delivering large-scale, specialized buildings that meet the advanced needs of academic and research institutions.
Later this year, Ventana will begin work on a large development project in Kelowna—featuring 361 rental units over two six-storey, wood-frame buildings. This expansion strengthens the company’s presence in the Okanagan and positions it for growth in one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions.
Downtown Vancouver is also seeing activity, with Ventana managing the construction of three new mixed-use high-rise towers. One of the towers will incorporate a new fire hall, demonstrating the firm’s growing expertise in technically integrated developments. The trio of towers strengthens Ventana’s presence in the city’s urban core and highlights the ongoing growth of its concrete residential portfolio.
With a goal of becoming the go-to contractor, Ventana Special Projects (VSP), an extension of the core business, is designed to capture unique opportunities in the market for nimble, small-scale projects. Whether it’s a modest renovation in a heritage building or a project requiring advanced planning, tight coordination and meticulous execution, clients receive the same quality and care that define Ventana’s major projects.
When it comes to complex, live-site construction, VSP brings a uniquely specialized edge. The team integrates seamlessly, engineering tailored solutions that include accelerated timelines, comprehensive safety planning and proactive risk mitigation. Their extensive experience with operational environments—such as TransLink and YVR Airport—ensures that even the most challenging projects stay on track and disruption is kept to a minimum.
At the heart of Ventana’s business is a simple but powerful belief: strong relationships are the foundation of every successful project. Its guiding mantra “Relationships to Build On” is more than a tagline; it’s a principle that informs every interaction.
This relationship-first philosophy is woven into the company’s DNA through what the team calls “The Ventana Way”—a culture built on care, collaboration and accountability. It runs through hiring decisions, performance reviews and project debriefs—reinforcing the value of genuine human connection.
Ventana’s people-first approach stands out as a quiet but powerful advantage. The company’s continued recognition as one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is a testament to the long-term value of trust, respect and investing in people.
Ventana’s future is shaped by smart, purpose-driven growth. With expansion already underway in the Okanagan and strategic opportunities being explored across other regions of the province, the company is poised to compete more broadly—while continuing its work in key sectors such as long-term care, Indigenous housing, and transportation.
In a construction landscape increasingly dominated by large corporations and massive builds, Ventana offers a different story: one of steady growth, meaningful partnerships, and values that don’t shift with market cycles. It’s proof that a relationship-first approach is not only sustainable—it’s a competitive edge.
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